September 2012 - Buffalo Crushed Stone, Inc.
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September 2012 - Buffalo Crushed Stone, Inc.
News and Information for the Employees and Friends of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. August - September 2012 In This Issue... Flight 93 Memorial.........2 Featured Product: ASTI’s Portable ITS Components.....................3 Venomous Snakes in Pennsylvania ...................4 Featured Employees.......4 Preventive Schedule ......5 VBA Network Update....6 Retirees Honored............7 Quarter Century Club Banquet ..................8 Statement Changes ........9 Email Etiquette .............10 The Enterpriser is produced by New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Corporate Office: P.O. Box 77 New Enterprise, PA 16664-0077 814-766-2211 www.nesl.com Editorial Committee Tonya Eckenrode Greg Gorman Tammy Pittman Sue Putt-Prescott Steve Tomlinson Well Site Work Summer of 2012 New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. continues to develop relationships with many members of the gas industry. In late June and early July, NES&L Co., Inc. was working on seven different sites for four different gas companies. In Lycoming County, Range Resources has provided opportunity for NES&L Co., Inc. on two sites: Shipman and Cornwall. These are both well pad sites with access roads which affords NES&L Co., Inc. employees to work on grading, drainage, erosion & sedimentation, and stone base operations. These projects are hard bid projects with multiple bidders, and the lowest qualified bidder is awarded the work. in the Lycoming County area. The Elbow Access Road site is a real challenge in that it snakes its way up a hollow with a high quality stream on one side and the hillside on the other. With a 10 percent grade, the drainage and erosion & sedimentation installation is critical. NES&L Co., Inc. Crews have worked closely with Anadarko to address concerns as the work has progressed. Continued on page 7 PVR Midstream is involved with the gathering of gas via pipelines from the various well sites in the Lycoming County region and then pumping it to markets on the east coast. Our work with PVR has been with compressor station sites. We were involved with the construction of the Red Bend Site and the upgrade of the Ogontz West site. We are involved with grading, drainage, erosion & sedimentation, and stone base operations for PVR. Anadarko Petroleum Corporation has issued contracts to NES&L Co., Inc. for the Elbow Access Road site and the Ann C. Good well pad site. Both of these sites are Top: Crews work on an access road for Range Resources. Bottom: Crews work at a compressor station for PVR Midstream. August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] NES&L Co., Inc. Honored With Role In Flight 93 Memorial Getting ready for the Flight 93 Memorial Dedication was both an honor and privilege for New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. The road work was done with pride and respect for the heroes of Flight 93. Our Crews were challenged to stay on schedule and meet the needs of the National Park Service. The National Park Service was pleased with NES&L Co., Inc.’s work and continued to add extra work to the project. The job was inspected with a fine-toothed comb in preparation for the event, and many last minute changes were made to the landscape and roadway. With sincere adoration for the heroes of Flight 93, Brian Ormsby, Loy Kreider, Tim Mason, Mike Brown, Carol Will, and everyone who was involved with the project made it a huge success. An estimated 21,000 people crossed through the new gate and traveled the roadway off of Route 30 to pay their respects. The Memorial Dedication for the new monument was held on September 10, 2011, and the Memorial Service for the heroes of Flight 93 was held on September 11, 2011. All of those present during the two days displayed a high level of patriotism. Key speakers included George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Vice President Joe Biden. Former President Bush spoke of the way he felt the day of the 2 attacks and how he felt about that day 10 years later. He spoke of the passengers and crew as true American heroes. He also touched on the way that day has affected each and every one of us in a different way. Mr. Bush commented on how pleased he was with the memorial and how he felt a true sense of pride when entering. Flight 93 Memorial Stone: At the request of the families of those aboard Flight 93, NES&L Co., Inc., in cooperation with the National Park Service, placed this stone at the impact site. Pictured, front: Deborah Borza and Calvin Wilson. Pictured, back: Patrick White; Rich Keller, Alpha Corp.; Tim Mason; Greg Maugen; Mike Brown; Brian Ormsby; and Warren Shatzer. Like the other former president, Bill Clinton told his own story of that day and compared the Flight 93 passengers and crew to those who fought the Alamo. He also stated that he and Speaker of the House John Boehner would join together to raise the additional 10 million dollars needed to complete the memorial. Vice President Joe Biden addressed the families in speech much of the time, expressing his gratitude and also his understanding of their losses as he referred to the death of his own son. He also said that the memorial made him feel proud and he hoped that it gave the families a sense of closure. All three speakers outined the great effect that day 10 years ago had on the economy and how our armed forces have given so much in the past 10 years. They stated that as Americans, we should all be proud. As part of the memorial services, the wall of names was unveiled and a bell was rung for each name. Singer, song writer Sarah McLaughlin sang two of her hits, “I Will Remember” and “In the Arms of an Angel”. After the dedication, family members filled the walkway at the wall of names and slowly all walked down the “flight path” and through the gate to the sacred ground where they all gathered at the rock that was placed by New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. and the National Park Service as a permanent marker for their loved ones. [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER Featured Product: News Briefs from the ASTI’s Portable ITS Components NES&L Legislative Action Team Building A Strong Future ... Together Transportation Funding Progress On the federal transportation front we have a two-year transportation bill in place. The good news is that in the short term our industry can see that funding levels are being maintained at levels similar to what has been in place for the last eight years. The bad news is that with annual inflation, these transportation funds purchase less and less highway work. Our industry has moved its primary focus from the expansion of highways to maintenance of highways. This change in focus is helping the government to stretch the limited funding available for highways. There is a continued unwillingness by our elected officials to address the shortfall in actual funding needed. This unwillingness continues to contribute to the highway maintenance gap. Less money spent on highway upkeep while the wear and tear of those highways continues to increase. This gap is developing into a potential transportation crisis/opportunity for future generations to resolve. How long can we hang on? Hopefully long enough to see some positive change. On the state level there is one bright note: Our legislature has finally passed P3 legislation. P3 is short for Public Private Partnership. This legislation, sponsored by Representative Rick Geist, allows for August - September 2012 private investors to get involved with funding highway upgrades or expansions while being able to recoup their investments with the use of tolling or fees on those improved facilities. One possible example would be an upgrade of the I-95 corridor in southeast Pennsylvania. This road could be the benefactor of a large private investor funding an upgrade to the corridor while utilizing current tolling technology to recover the initial investment plus interest. P3’s alone are not the answer to our highway maintenance issues in Pennsylvania, but there is a role that P3’s can and will play in helping to close some of the “gap” that currently exists. The sad fact is that highway funds on both the state and national levels are shrinking. The tried and true funding formula of the last 50 years no longer provides predictable funding levels with reasonable growth. We have to face the fact that better fuel mileage and increased use of alternate fuels are having a major impact on highway revenues. Unless something is done to define and then capture a “fair share” from users of our highways, the funding gap will continue to grow. ASTI provided the portable Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) on the 405 Freeway closure in Los Angeles, California, that occured July 2011. ITS components included portable video trailers, portable message board trailers, portable queue detection trailers, GPRS digital cellular communication to all devices in the field, and a project webpage. The project webpage was designed with two versions. One was available in a view only format for the public so they could trip plan, and the other format provided complete control of all devices to the Department of Transportation personnel and prime contractor on the project. The prime contractor was Kiewit, who was also the contractor for ASTI. This project was the first ever to integrate an outside vendor into the Caltrans Advanced Traffic Management System. ASTI provided custom software applications that allowed the prime contractor to control the message boards. In addition, Caltrans personnel had the ability to plug these devices into their own permanent ITS software at the Traffic Management Center. Historically, Caltrans has never opened themselves up to allow others in. ASTI also had a contract in place with AT&T providing the cellular coverage for the GPRS modems that allowed them to place these devices on Caltrans’ custom Access Point Name, meaning all of these devices resided on their own private network. The end result of all of this was that Caltrans and the prime contractor had complete control of all field devices that plugged into their backend systems for a Continued on page 15 3 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] Safety Department: Venomous Snakes In Pennsylvania Whether you love or hate snakes, they are something that most of us will encounter at some point in our lives. Many of us may see an occasional non-venomous snake in our yard like a milk snake, garter snake, water snake or black snake. Fewer of us still may encounter a venomous snake in our travels. Of the over twenty species of snakes considered to be native here in Pennsylvania, only three are venomous. These venomous snakes include the Timber Rattlesnake, the Northern Copperhead and the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake. Venomous snakes, commonly referred to as poisonous snakes, have some unique characteristics which identify them as such. These characteristics include a heat sensing pit located between the eye and nostril, vertical, elliptical eye pupils, a more triangular shaped head, a single row of scales on the underside of the tail, and most often a set of rattles for the rattlesnakes mentioned above. The Timber Rattlesnake and Northern Copperhead are the two venomous species most commonly found in our area of central Pennsylvania, while the endangered Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake is found in several of the western-most counties. These and all other snakes in Pennsylvania are considered protected under the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations. The Timber Rattlesnake is further protected under additional regulations. Much of the contracted work that New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is granted has additional regulations or clarifications relating to how we are to deal with snakes that we encounter during the duration of our work. This or any article may not make much of an impact on how you would deal with a snake 4 encounter, but being educated, informed and responsible goes a long way. Venomous snakes, like others, are generally not interested in making any encounters with humans. Most often when encountered, they will try to remain camouflaged, slither away or warn you. When they are threatened, startled or provoked, however, they will likely strike as a last resort. A snake can generally strike at a distance of one third of its body length or longer and not necessarily from a coiled position. As a venomous snake strikes, it can deliver a dose of poisonous venom through hollow fangs into its victim. One who has received a bite from any snake --venomous or not --should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Non-venomous snakes can deliver a laceration bite that can soon lead to an infection of the bite area. Treatments of old, like sucking out the venom by mouth, cutting the bite area and allowing it to drain or applying a tourniquet should not be performed. One of the most difficult things to do at this time --yet one of the most important --is to remain calm. Try to elevate the bite above the heart if possible. If you are navigating alone, at least have a way to communicate with someone that can offer or summon help. As a matter of comparison, of about 8,000 reported venomous snake bites each year across the United States, generally less than a dozen result in death. The Rattlesnake is responsible for the most fatal snake bites and reportedly has the most deadly venom. About one-half of the reported bites occurred in children. The best form of treatment remains… Prevention. If you are going into an area that is known for snake habitat, such as a wooded, bushy or rocky area that is generally not often shared with human habitat, snakes are more likely to be found in these locations. Here is where it is best to use caution. Wear appropriate clothing like long, loose fitting pants and leather boots. If possible, wear snake gaiters or chaps. As most bites occur to the ankles, feet and hands, be especially cautious when running, jumping or climbing as this doesn’t give much warning to snakes Continued on page 11 NES&L Co., Inc.’s Featured Employees The Enterpriser spotlights some of New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.’s valuable employees throughout the various divisions. Donald Foor has worked for 35 years at Newcrete. He has been a Bedperson since 1977. Don resides in Everett and has a son, Donald, Jr. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and watching football and baseball. Mike Hurley is a Paver Operator for Blacktop Division and has been with NES&L Co., Inc. for 27 years. Mike and his wife, Wendy, live in Petersburg and have five daughters. [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER August - September 2012 Wellness: 5 August - September 2012 Health & Welfare: 6 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] August - September 2012 Retirees Honored At Dinner The Fifteenth Annual Retirement Dinner was held on January 26, 2012, at the Corporate Office honoring the 2011 retirees. A delicious meal was served by our kitchen staff --Peg Stonerook, Janet Snyder, Beverly Swope, and Christine Stonerook. There were eighteen retirees in 2011, with 10 or more years of service to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. They represented 628 years of service to the Company, which is an average of 35 years of service per retiree. Each retiree attending the dinner was recognized by James Van Buren; Paul Detwiler, III; Donald Detwiler; Rick Emerick; Talli Miller; and their manager. They were presented with a personalized clock indicating their years of service to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. The 2011 retirees are Dennis A. Barber, Technical Services, 43 years; Barrie B. Barron, Blacktop, 11 years; Joseph G. Attending the Retirement Dinner, seated: Phillip Childers; Dennis Barber; and David Chilcote, Sr. Standing: James Van Buren; Melvin Showalter; Donald Detwiler; Donald McConahy; and Paul I. Detwiler, III. Book, Blacktop, 13 years; William F. Brantner, Jr., Tyrone, 36 years; David S. Chilcote, Sr., Technical Services, 42 years; Phillip A. Childers, Blacktop, 42 years; Douglas M. Claar, Roaring Spring, 39 years; Susan K. Diethrich, Credit, 46 years; Glenn E. Frederick, Sr., Contract, 38 years; Thomas C. George, Contract, 41 years; Joseph R. Houp, Equipment & Supply, 34 years; Raymond C. Maher, Contract, 22 years; Donald M. McConahy, Roaring Spring, 41 years; Durban Metzler, Contract, 30 years; Kenneth L. Oakes, Equipment & Supply, 12 years; Melvin E. Showalter, Roaring Spring, 43 years; John A. Stanek, Newcrete, 50 years; and Larry R. Voyzey, Newcrete, 45 years. Rick Emerick Director of Human Resources Well Site ... continued Chief Oil and Gas LLC has been a regular customer for NES&L Co., Inc. In January NES&L Co., Inc. was low bidder on the Postell well pad site; however, the permits to develop the site were not yet in hand. In mid June Chief received the permits for the Postell site and asked if we could go to work. By the end of June we had a Crew working on this site in Bradford County. Back at the Main Office we have Project Coordinator Brenden Van Buren working with our Chief Estimator Gary Heinrich putting the bids together with Garry Horner providing the on-site feedback for productions and site details. In the field Northern Region Superintendent Kevin Mitchell is leading our work force as we address the differing sites and differing owners’ MARCELLUS FAST FACTS The Marcellus Shale formation is thought to be the second largest natural gas field in the world. The Marcellus production focuses on five states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, New York, and Maryland. To protect groundwater resources, Marcellus wells must be encased with multiple layers of steel and concrete. The Marcellus is about a mile below the surface. Marcellus producers have paid more than one billion dollars in taxes since 2006, according to Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue. expectations. Kevin receives some solid support from Forepersons Dave Pearce, Jim Leabhart, Steve Heath, Shawn Brode, Wayne Thomas, and Bruce Batterson. On our site in Bradford County, Bill Faux with our Eastern Industries Northern Division has provided some helpful supervison by making Dale Kingsbury available to work with Foreperson Jamie Brooks at our Postell site. This has allowed Kevin to stay closer to the center of the activity in Lycoming County. Our work has been fairly steady during the spring and early summer, but these projects only last a few weeks and we are always looking for the next opportunity. Hopefully they will continue to come to keep New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. engaged in the well site industry. 7 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] Annual Banquet Honors New Members And Retirees New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Quarter Century Club held their 45th annual banquet on April 28, 2012, at the Northern Bedford Co High School. There were 331 members and guests in attendance. The slate of officers for the coming year are President, Alfred Chamberlain; First Vice-President, Richard S. Clemens, III; Second Vice-President, Wade F. Horner; Treasurer, Robert J. Detwiler; and Secretary, Lucille M. Dell. A watch was presented to each of the forty five employees reaching their 25 year milestone: Gregory M. Ake; Daniel L. Benton; Larry R. Brantner; Leon M. Britt; Kimberly A. Browell; Gerald W. Chaplin; Thomas D. Claybaugh; Patricia J. Clemens; Barry J. Craig; Mark C. Crawley; Mark F. Crider; Jeffrey W. Dick; Jack M. Dodson; Martin Edgin; Dennis E. Flaugh; Gregory A. Furry; Marco L. Guzman; Kent S. Hammer; Michael T. Hennessey; Stephen D. Hinish; Robert J. Imgrund; Edward R. Keilman; Alexander F. Leitis; Joseph Loner, Jr.; Terry E. Martin; Craig C. McMullen, Sr.; Dallas L. Miller, III; David S. Miller; James A. Morrissey; Allen R. Mort; Mark A. Moyer; Randy B. Musser; Jeffrey L. Norris; Gary L. Putt; Nicholas Russian, Jr.; Barry G. Shatzer; James M. Shippy; Dennis M. Shoemaker; Paul R. Sisk; Harry Scott Sleighter; Dwight A. Smith; Andy B. Snair; Garry D. Swope; Charles E. Verbonitz, Jr.; and Kim A. Walls. Pictured are the recipients of Retirement Pins at the New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Quarter Century Club banquet on April 28, 2012. From left to right: Paul I. Detwiler, III, President & CFO; David S. Chilcote; Melvin E .Showalter; Thomas C. George; Susan Diethrich; and Paul I. Detwiler, Jr., Chairman of the Board. Fourteen newly-retired members received their lapel pins: Dennis A. Barber, 43 years; William F. Brantner, Jr., 36 years; David S. Chilcote, 42 years; Phillip A. Childers, 42 years; Douglas M. Claar, 39 years; Susan Diethrich, 46 years; Glenn E. Frederick, Sr., 38 years; Thomas C. George, 41 years; Joseph R. Houp, 34 years; Donald M. McConahy, 41 years; Durban Metzler, 30 years; Melvin E. Showalter, 43 years; John A. Stanek, 50 years; and Larry R. Voyzey, 45 years. Alfred “Rusty” Chamberlain led the business meeting, Lucille M. Dell gave the secretary’s report and Robert J. Detwiler gave the treasurer’s report. Pictured are the new members of the New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Quarter Century Club who attended the banquet on April 28, 2012. From left to right: First Row: Paul I. Detwiler, III, President & CFO; Mark F. Crider; James M. Shippy; Patricia J. Clemens; Nicholas Russian, Jr.; Mark C. Crawley; and Paul I. Detwiler, Jr., Chairman of the Board. Second Row: Dennis M. Shoemaker, Gary L. Putt, James A. Morrissey, Alexander F . Leitis, and Jeffrey W. Dick. Third Row: Mrs. Edward R. Keilman; Dallas L. Miller, III; and Dennis E. Flaugh. Fourth Row: Mark A. Moyer, Garry D. Swope, Thomas D. Claybaugh, Gregory A. Furry, and Barry J. Craig. Fifth Row: Gerald W. Chaplin; David S. Miller; Jeffrey L. Norris; Charles E. Verbonitz, Jr.; and Harry Scott Sleighter. 8 A turkey and swiss steak dinner was served by the Northern Bedford County High School band parents and students. Verizon Wireless Discounts For NES&L Co., Inc. Employees NES&L Co., Inc. employees and their immediate family members are eligible for discounts with Verizon Wireless. 18 percent discount on calling plans $34.99 or higher 25 percent discount on wireless accessories Various discounts on wireless phones and advanced devices For more information, contact Kelly Burtnett-Myers at 814-766-2211, extension 3207, or Verizon Wireless: Phone: 412-396-9027 Website: OHPAStrategic [email protected]. Order ONLINE at www.verizon wireless.com or My Verizon. To register your employee discount, visit verizonwireless.com/discounts. [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER August - September 2012 Statement Now Includes Discloser Of Fees The July 401(k) statement New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. employees received from Wells Fargo had new notable information. Much of the new information was related to the disclosure of fees which is mandated by the IRS. In the past, NES&L Co., Inc. has always included fees as part of the services. The IRS now requires participant fees to be disclosed. The following Q&A should hopefully answer questions you have from this statement. You can always call Wells Fargo or CBIZ at the numbers on the last page of your 401(k) statement. Question: On the first page of my statement in the Account Summary section are four lines of fees listed under Reductions. 1. What is a Loan Fee? A loan fee is charged when you take a loan. The fee is $8.25 charged every calendar quarter for the length of each loan. 2. What is an Asset Fee? The Asset Fee is charged by the stable value fund. This is billed on your monthly balance but appears quarterly on your statement. 3. What is the Third Party Service Fee? This fee is charged by the investment advisors to the plan by LAMCO and CBIZ. LAMCO assists the plan trustees with funds selections for the plan and CBIZ assists the employee with the fund selection for their own individual accounts. This fee is also charged to participants in the M&T Balanced Fund and Pier Small Cap Growth Fund. Question: Why do the stable fund, M&T and Pier charge a fee to my account and the other funds do not? All the funds charge fees to your account. These three funds are not mutual funds and, therefore, cannot extract fees in the automated daily process that mutual funds do. They have a manual fee process and, therefore, appear on your statement as a dollar amount. Question: What is a Trustee/Custodian Fee? This fee is charged by Wells Fargo to run the 401(k) plan record keeping services. Question: Why do I see the Florida Stamp Tax on the “Additional Fee Information”? Any plan that allows loans will have the Florida stamp tax fee listed. If a participant takes a loan and has a Florida address, this tax will need to be paid. Before we actually charge Continued on page 11 HOTLINE UPDATE (1-888-for-NESL) Menu 1 for Payroll Menu 2 for Worker’s Compensation Menu 3 for Health & Welfare Benefits Menu 4 for 401(k)/Pension NEW CBIZ telephone number, 1-866-511-2249, for 401(k) enrollment questions and investment guidance. Wells Fargo telephone number, 1-800-377-9188 (between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.), or website, www.wellsfargo.com/401k (24-hour access), for contribution information and changes, loan information, educational materials, and for updates/changes to your beneficiary for your retirement account. Menu 5 for Human Resources Rick Emerick for a personal matter (you can leave a confidential message). Employee Assistance Program -- call Life Management Associates at 1-800-327-7770. Other personnel matters -- leave a message or call 814-766-2211 during office hours. 9 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] Life Management Association Email Etiquette Email is professional business communication delivered electronically. Although the delivery method may seem informal, that doesn’t mean the content should be. The usual rules of good writing apply to email. Before you “send,” take a moment to consider: Is this the most efficient / effective way to communicate? If your subject is complicated and will require a long explanation, why not pick up the phone or deliver the message in person. Email is best for quick bursts of information. Liability: Are you sending something that could get you / your organization in legal trouble? Some recent court decisions have included email as evidence. If you have something highly confidential to send, use the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc. Use a descriptive subject line: Don’t make people guess why you’re writing. Tell them up front. If your subject isn’t clear or your subject line is blank, your email might get caught in a SPAM filter. Write to the point: Start by writing what you want to say without worrying about grammar. When you’re done, read what you’ve written. Does it make your point? If you’ve included unnecessary detail, delete it. Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation: Although email is somewhat informal, you should still proofread and use the spell checker. Incorrect grammar and poorly-written sentences can distract your recipient(s) from understanding your message. Use the Mom Test: How would you feel if your Mom read your message? If she’d be embarrassed by what you wrote, rewrite or delete the content that would offend her. Answer all questions: If you’re responding to questions, include the original email in your reply. You can cut and paste text, answering questions in a different color or typeface to highlight your responses. Use templates and graphics sparingly: Some people may not be able to view your templates or graphics. If your graphic doesn’t “translate,” your recipient(s) will see a big red X. Don’t write when angry: If you write an angry email, don’t send it. Be considerate and assume that others have good intentions. Employee Assistance Program The purpose of the Employee Assistance Program, EAP, is to make assistance available in overcoming personal problems and improving performance. Areas of assistance can include: . Marital And Family . Financial And Legal . Stress And Change . Personal Performance Improvement . Anxiety Or Depression . Alcohol Or Drug Abuse . Personal Problems Or Conflicts . Grief Or Loss . Weight Control Or Eating Disorders .Smoking Cessation For Confidential Discussion And Assistance, You Can Call: (717) 394-6688 or Call Toll Free 1-800-EAP-7770 10 Don’t joke: Unless you know your recipient(s), avoid using humor. Use emoticons like smiley (☺) or frowning () faces sparingly. Don’t use ALL CAPITALS: This is the electronic equivalent of shouting at someone. If you wouldn’t do that in “real life,” don’t do it via email. TEXT IN ALL CAPS IS DIFFICULT TO READ. Don’t forward: Does everyone REALLY want or need to read that cute / touching story? When most people forward emails, they include the email addresses of dozens of people. This opens up everyone on that list to email hacking, SPAM or viruses that could destroy their computers. Don’t CC or Reply to All: YOU may think that everyone MUST read this message. Would all of your recipients agree? If you’re thanking one person for doing something, do 12 other people really need to read that? Don’t open or reply to SPAM or junk mail: It only encourages more SPAM / junk mail. Don’t send e-mail if it’s longer than one page: Pick up the phone instead. Don’t assume that you have privacy: Laws differ from state to state and litigation is ongoing. All email communications sent from an employer’s server are considered the property of your employer. For help with communications, call Life Management Associates Employee Assistance Services for a free and confidential appointment. 717-394-6688 or 1-800-327-7770 http://www.LMA-EAP.com/ [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER Many Changes This Year For Construction Supply Centers NES&L Co., Inc.’s Construction Supply Centers (CSC) in Roaring Spring and Everett on Mile Level, are undergoing many changes this year. These stores were brought back under NES&L Co., Inc. management beginning in March 2011. Since then, our group has been diligently working to increase sales, decrease costs, improve customer service, and increase profits. While these would seem to be big tasks alone, we’re also working to improve our supplier base, purchase smarter, and to debug the new, comprehensive computer system known as ERP. I’m excited about the prospects for the remainder of this year and for the future as we continue to make gains in these areas. I’d like to thank the CSC team members for their hard work and patience through the transition. I’d especially like to thank the operating divisions for allowing us to quote to supply materials for their projects. If I can be of any assistance to our internal customers, please call me at extension 4227. Snakes ... continued Disclosure ... continued that you are about to occupy their space. If traveling in a group, have children positioned in the middle of the pack, not leading or trailing. Also, snakes tend to be the most active as darkness falls. Ironically, this is when humans are less likely to spot snakes in their path. Snakes may also warm themselves on a heat soaked surface after dark, so beware of these spots as you have an evening stroll. A simple walking stick can alert your presence and ward off most snakes as you make your way. Being informed of the dangers of venomous snakes, where they most frequently can be found and how to avoid them can make for a better experience next time you choose to visit your favorite Pennsylvania wilds or backyard wood pile. Remember, unless you go out in search of snakes, they don’t want to encounter you any more than you want to encounter them. Doug Endler Manager of Construction Supply Centers against a participant’s account or they see the deduction, we need to disclose this information in advance. Although this isn’t a fee Wells Fargo collects, it is something that could be deducted from the account if a loan is taken. The general idea is to disclose to the participant what a loan will cost which could include the Florida stamp tax for Florida residents. Question: In the investment performance section starting on Page 6, what’s the difference between “Gross” and “Net” expenses in the right hand column? Gross expenses are what the mutual funds are allowed by prospectus to charge the fund. Net expenses is what is actually charged. Sometimes there are discounts provided by the funds. Securities and Investment Advisory Services Offered Through CBIZ Financial Solutions, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, and Registered Investment Adviser 44 Baltimore Street, Cumberland, MD 21502 (800) 445-7447 August - September 2012 “Update Your Beneficiary” Contest Winners Announced New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. held an “update your beneficiary” contest. Any employee who made a change to or updated their beneficiary information between August 22 and September 6, 2011, was entered to win one of 20 Sheetz $25 gift cards. We hope everyone took a few moments to review their beneficiary selection. The winners of the Sheetz gift cards were Janan Houp, Equipment & Supply; Jen McCord, Corporate Office/ Human Resources; Dot Eller, Corporate Office/Sales; Jason T. Miller, Roaring Spring Newcrete; Patrick R. Koontz, Blacktop Division; Jeffrey Dominy, Contract Division; Bobby Brumbaugh, Roaring Spring Newcrete; Robert R. Smith, Jr., Orbisonia; Tammy Campbell, Dry Run; Cory Rudnick, Roaring Spring Newcrete; Carol Harpster, Union Furnace; Bryan Eplett, Corporate Office/IT Operations; Douglas Sparkman, Roaring Spring Newcrete; Todd McKee, Corporate Office/Credit; Frederick Walter, III, Contract Division; Loy Kreider, Contract Division; Richard Sheaffer, Construction Supply Center; and Howard Hughes, Tyrone Forge. One of our own was proudly crowned King at the Farmer’s & Thresherman’s Jubilee. Can anyone identify this King speaking from his throne to his subjects? The Safety Department 11 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] NES&L Co., Inc. Participates In “Touch A Truck” On Saturday, June 23, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. participated in the first annual “Touch a Truck”, an event held in the parking lot of Peoples’ Natural Gas field, home of the Altoona Curve. Kids were able to climb aboard and explore trucks and equipment such as fire trucks, garbage trucks, an Amtran bus, tow truck and much more. Proceeds from this event went to The Nehemiah Project, which is a faith-based community development organization committed to assisting underprivileged and blighted neighborhoods with services designed to enhance residents’ lives, their community environments, and their families. Thanks to Daryl Phipps and Luke Baker for helping out during the event. Tonya Eckenrode Congratulations to the following employees who retired with 10 or more years of service: Randy P. Berg, Blacktop, 15 years; Michael Black, Equipment & Supply, 26 years; Joseph G. Book, Blacktop, 13 years; Larry R. Brantner, Contract, 25 years; William F. Brantner, Jr., Tyrone, 36 years; Richard V. Brown, Contract, 20 years; Garry D. Brumbaugh, Equipment & Supply, 21 years; Donald K. Burns, Roaring Spring, 41 years; Victor E. Clark, Contract, 16 years; Kenneth C. Clay, Somerset, 36 years; David P. Cohenour, Equipment & Supply, 40 years; Thomas R. Conrad, Blacktop, 26 years; Roy L. Countryman, Somerset, 39 years; Paul A. Diehl, Contract, 19 years; Craig L. Dilling, Contract, 40 years; Thomas C. George, Contract, 41 years; Stephen E. Foor, Ashcom, 33 years; Glenn E. Frederick, Sr., Contract, 38 years; Larry W. Frederick, Roaring Spring, 41 years; Daniel E. Hillegass, Contract, 39 years; Joseph R. Houp, Equipment & Supply, 34 years; Robert D. Imler, Jr., Contract, 33 years; Raymond C. Maher, Contract, 22 years; Edward W. McKinney, Blacktop, 40 years; Durban Metzler, Contract, 30 years; George Duane Mitchell, Contract, 13 years; Kenneth L. Oakes, Equipment & Supply, 12 years; Donald J. Reffner, Blacktop, 42 years; David W. Rhodes, Roaring Spring, 42 years; Ira W. Roudabush, Roaring Spring, 37 years; Thomas E. Shaw, Sr., Central City, 45 years; Melvin E. Showalter, Roaring Spring, 43 years; Lowell E. Stephens, Ashcom, 26 years; Margaret J. Stonerook, Corporate Office, 30 years; Allen R. Wiedemann, Blacktop, 27 years; John A. Wojcik, Sr., Contract, 13 years; and John E. Young, Contract, 46 years. 12 [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER August - September 2012 Relay For Life Team Wraps Up Successful Year The New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. Relay for Life Team has wrapped up another successful year. By holding various fundraisers, such as jean days, raffles, pie and gob sales, the NES&L Co., Inc. Team was able to give over $8500 to the American Cancer Society at the Cove Relay for Life. This year’s event was held June 22-23, 2012, at the Roaring Spring Athletic Field. The theme was “Board Games” and the team from New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. chose to decorate their campsite with “Scrabble” letters. NES&L Co., Inc. had several survivors recognized during the Survivor Lap at the Evening Ceremonies and the Torch Walk. Hope Lodge, I Can Cope, and Look Good … Feel Better. American Cancer Society also helps in other ways. The funds raised also go toward other programs, such as the We welcome new members to our team from any division within the Company and their spouses or other family members. The team would like new fundraising ideas or someone to head a fundraiser. If you are interested in helping the NES&L Relay for Life Team, please contact Chelsy Hart at 766-2211 extension 3422. The NES&L Relay for Life Team is not just about one weekend every year that we gather to walk for 24 hours. It is about working together as a team throughout the year to prepare for that one weekend in which we can present a gift to those who have fought cancer. It is about helping others throughout the year, giving care baskets to patients receiving treatments; holding events in memory of those we lost and in honor of those who won. It is important for us to join together and celebrate what we can achieve as a team. Our team needs to join people with a variety of talents to meet the common goal we all share … helping find a cure. But just finding a cure is not the only thing the NES&L Team is helping provide. The local 13 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] NES&L Co., Inc. Recognizes These Employees For Their Years Of Dedicated Service 5 YEARS Preston Barkman Matthew Barry Dennis Crum Cody Dick Blair Dively, Jr. Robert DuFour, Sr. Angela Eichelberger Trudy Eichelberger Donnette Fisher Colin Gibboney Craig Hammer Matthew Hankinson Kimberly Hoover Jacky Kimmel Mindy Klingensmith Stephen Kopera Rhondalyn Jackson Adam Kane Kevin Krug Michael Lynch Terry Miller Clayton Milliron Stephen Mills Amanda Nonemaker Sarah Rhodes Joel Riggle Jeffrey Scott Samuel Steele Donald Stephens Mark Taylor Shawna Thomas Donald Timura, Jr. 14 Ashcom Corporate Office Construction Roaring Spring Ashcom Construction Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Newcrete Central City Somerset Corporate Office Somerset Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Construction Tyrone Forge Roaring Spring Bakersville Bakersville Ashcom Construction Orbisonia Construction Construction Roaring Spring Newcrete Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction James Tuck Thomas Vallery, Jr. Thomas Weber, Jr. Nicholas Weidlich Brian Weyant Jesse Wyles Kimberly Yoder Somerset Construction Tyrone Forge Construction Bakersville Construction Ashcom 10 YEARS Roaring Spring Newcrete Allen Bailey Construction Toby Baldauf Union Furnace Barbara Bassetti Construction Steven Beck Roaring Spring Newcrete Michael Biddle Roaring Spring Joy Bogel Construction Leron Britt Construction Loren Campbell Bakersville Gregory Christofes Corporate Office Ryan Claire Ebensburg Craig Coddington Somerset Edgar Davis III Construction Jeffrey Detwiler Martin Limestone Russell Dickson Roaring Spring Newcrete Tonya Eckenrode Corporate Office Billie Hammel Construction Eugene Heider Construction Steven Hershberger Somerset Brad Hoover Roaring Spring Mark Martell Construction Mark Marteeny Bakersville Scott Maul Construction Fredric McCracken, Jr. Union Furnace Fredrick McCready, Jr. Construction Eric Albright Construction Construction Bedford CSC Construction Bakersville Bakersville Corporate Office Ashcom Central City Bakersville Bakersville Ashcom Ashcom Corporate Office Construction Bedford CSC Annette Nenninger Darrin Newman Gregory Oberly George Price David Pyle Freeman Raley Corey Reffner William Reyan, Jr. Neil Snyder David Stahl Adam Walker Mark Wareham Todd Wareham Randell Weber Joseph Weitzel Roger Yarnell 15 YEARS Thomas Amick John Barr Bruce Batterson Barry Berg Theodore Biddle Steven Bookhammer James Brower Fred Bruening Joseph Corrie, Jr. Nathan Cox Richard Cox, Sr. David Crawford John Davis Donald Decker Travis Dull Melvin Hetz II Roaring Spring Construction Construction Construction Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Newcrete Construction Construction Roaring Spring Newcrete Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Continued on page 15 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] August - September 2012 NES&L Gear For Sale! Sizes Price Sizes E-Dry White Golf Shirt 55% Cotton / 45% Polyester White with black trim S - XL $31.00 2XL - 3XL $34.00 9.0 oz. Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt S - XL $29.00 Safety Green 2XL - 3XL $34.00 Embroidered pocket logo Colored Tee Shirt S - XL $15.00 with Pocket - 50/50 Blend 2XL - 4XL $18.00 Forest Green - Black - Khaki Brown Columbia Sportswear Parka (special order) Black - Embroidered pocket logo S - XL 2XL 3XL 9.0 oz. Hooded Pullover Sweatshirt S - XL $29.00 Ash - Embroidered pocket logo 2XL - 3XL $34.00 Safety Green Tee Shirt with Pocket - 50/50 Blend M - XL $15.00 2XL - 3XL $18.00 Red Tee Shirt S - XL $13.00 2XL - 4XL $16.00 White Tee Shirt M - XL $153.00 2XL - 3XL $16.00 Long sleeve Tee Shirt 50/50 Blend - Black - Forest Green S - XL $16.00 2XL - 4XL $18.00 Youth Tee Shirt - Red or Black Youth Sweatshirt - Black S - XL S - XL Hat - Gray/black summer mesh Hat - Gray with black brim Hat - Red with black trim Hat - Camo Youth Hat - Black with logo Price Item Item $70.00 $72.00 $75.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $7.00 $6.00 Crewneck Sweatshirt 9 oz., Black S - XL $18.00 2XL - 3XL $21.00 9.0 oz. Hooded Zipper Sweatshirt Ash - Embroidered pocket logo S - XL $35.00 2XL - 3XL $38.00 Zippered Fleece Vest Red with black trim Embroidered logo S - XL $19.00 2XL - 3XL $21.00 Ultra Club Thermal Lined XL 25.00 $34.00 Zippered Sweatshirt 2XL 28.00 $37.00 Safety Green - Embroidered 3XL 30.00 $39.00 pocket logo - #8463 Discontinued - Limited Supply Available Item Sizes Price $10.00 $15.00 All items are available at the Corporate Headquarters (814-766-2211). Ask for Betty O’Neal at Ext. 3243. Please allow 2-3 weeks for any item that is not in stock. Check out the order form at our intranet site: www.myNESL.com ASTI Components ... continued Service Anniversaries ... continued completely automated traffic management system. This allowed them to reroute traffic, prevent rear end collisions due to notification of conditions ahead, provide a safer environment for the employees on this project in the field, and provide incident management as rapidly as possible. William Himmelwright Rodney Husick Fay Hutsky Jamie Ickes Corey Imes Thomas Jamison Brian Kensinger Brian Koontz Larry Krise Roger Lanzendorfer, Jr. Derrie Lepley Garry Mason Kimbro Maurer Donald McMahon Jason Miller Due to the success of the ITS system, advance notice of all conditions and the quick work on site, the first phase of the project was a such a huge success that they even finished early. Todd D. Hartnett Business Development Manager ASTI Transportation Systems, Inc. Got ideas or photos? Send them to The Enterpriser, PO Box 77, New Enterprise, PA 16664 or email to [email protected] Jesse Mobley Bobby Mock, Jr. Construction Construction Construction Construction Roaring Spring Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Construction Construction Ashcom Construction Roaring Spring Tyrone Forge Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Matthew Mock Jeremy Molosky James Montgomery, Jr. William Moore Victor Muccioli William Myers Thomas Niebauer Kevin Oakes Rodney Pile, Sr. David Randolph Jeffrey Ross John Sayler Timothy Seese Richard Sheaffer Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Newcrete Ashcom Ashcom Ashcom Roaring Spring Construction Roaring Spring Construction Corporate Office Construction Somerset Roaring Spring Bedford CSC Continued on page 16 15 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] Service Anniversaries ... continued Douglas Shultz Randy Smay Brenda St. Clair Carl Stamm Gregory Stamm John Stasko, Jr. Daniel Taylor Leonard Vadas II Tanner Wagoner Kenneth Weyandt Donald Weyant Donald Whited Carol Will Thaddeus Will Edward Wilson Darrell Wyatt Richard Yon Tyrone Forge Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Newcrete Construction Roaring Spring Construction Bakersville Construction Construction Corporate Office 20 YEARS Jeffrey Abbott Corporate Office Alan Alexander Construction Charles Alexander, Jr.Construction Steven Bacza, Sr. Tyrone Forge Michael Baker Construction Darlene Barron Somerset Jason Barron Bakersville Charles Benton, Jr. Roaring Spring Steven Bollman Construction Gary Chamberlain Construction Marsha Christie Corporate Office Larry Clark Construction August Cottle Construction David Covert Roaring Spring Allan Derr Roaring Spring Newcrete Robert Dietz Ashcom Jeffrey Dominy Construction Fred Dull Construction 16 Construction Roaring Spring Tyrone Forge Ashcom Construction Construction Roaring Spring Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Tyrone Forge Construction Construction Construction Corporate Office Roaring Spring Newcrete Wayne Lamborn Construction James Maurer Roaring Spring David Mauro Construction Steven McNally Construction Charles Miller Bakersville Gerald Miller Construction Richard Miller Roaring Spring Newcrete Russell Miller Tyrone Forge Todd Miller Construction Randall Murray Bakersville Larry Musselman Roaring Spring Thomas Nycum, Jr. Ashcom John Paterson Construction David Pearce, Sr. Construction Stephen Rosenberg Construction Ellis Rush, Jr. Construction Richard Shaw Roaring Spring Newcrete Brandon Snider Construction F. Michael Sulesky Construction Michael Swanger Construction Martin Durst Randy Faidley Joseph Frank Joel Garman Frank Gill III Steven Guyer Max Hoover Rodney Howling Alan Hoy Rick Igou Gregory Jordan Raymond Katrancha David Kreider John Kuklo, Jr. Donald Kyne Daren Lair Roaring Spring Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Construction Michael Tenley Brian Wareham Orville Williams, Jr. Charles Wineland Steven Young Danny Zelanko Steven Zelanko Steven Zimmerman 25 YEARS Construction Tyrone Forge Construction Roaring Spring Ebensburg Pulverizing John Closson Tyrone Forge Mark Crawley Construction Mark Crider Dry Run Jeffrey Dick Roaring Spring Jack Dodson Construction Martin Edgin Construction James Falbow, Jr. Roaring Spring Dennis Flaugh Construction Gregory Furry Construction Marco Guzman Construction Michael Hennessey Construction Stephen Hinish Construction Robert Imgrund Ashcom Alexander Leitis Roaring Spring Joseph Loner, Jr. Construction Craig McMullen, Sr. Construction Dallas Miller, III Roaring Spring David Miller Construction Lynn Miller Somerset James Morrissey Tyrone Forge Allen Mort Ashcom Randy Musser Construction Gregory Ake Daniel Benton Leon Britt Gerald Chaplin Thomas Claybaugh Continued on page 17 [email protected] THE ENTERPRISER August - September 2012 In Sympathy employed at Newcrete from February 19, 1957 until his retirement on December 31, 1986. employed in Contract Division from April 1, 1942 until his retirement on March 9, 1985 Lloyd Harclerode passed away August 1, 2011. He was employed at Ashcom from July 1, 1943 until his retirement on May 12, 1989. Roger Pembrooke passed away November 30, 2011. He was employed in Contract Division from June 19, 2000 until his retirement on December 7, 2010. Cecil Teeter passed away April 4, 2012. He was employed at Roaring Spring from January 1, 1935 until his retirement on July 31, 1980. John “Jack” Edmonds passed away August 10, 2011. He was employed at Newcrete from June 1, 1982 until his retirement on November 24, 2004. Harold Smith passed away December 24, 2011. He was employed in Contract Division from April 23, 1962 until his retirement on August 31, 2004. David Klotz passed away September 11, 2011. He was employed at Equipment & Supply from April 5, 1962 until his retirement on March 12, 2003. Dale Schrock passed away January 19, 2012. He was employed at Somerset from April 24, 1962 until his retirement on July 31, 2002. Roy “Buck” Mort passed away October 16, 2011. He was employed at Ashcom from February 15, 1953 until his retirement on November 6, 1995. Clarence Miley passed away January 20, 2012. He was employed in Contract Division from September 2, 1967 until his retirement on December 1, 1993. Ellis Edwards passed away October 20, 2011. He was employed in Contract Division from July 8, 1970 until his passing. Edward Keilman passed away February 24, 2012. He was employed in Contract Division from March 16, 1987 until his passing. George Gutshall passed away November 12, 2011. He was D. Richard Brumbaugh passed away February 27, 2012. He was Carl Flaugh passed away July 12, 2011. He was employed in the Blacktop Division from June 1, 1983 until his passing. Max Landis passed away April 9, 2012. He was employed in Contract Division from August 22, 1955 until his retirement on May 14, 1990. Ray A. “Buckskin” Karns passed away May 8, 2012. He was employed in Contract Division from April 7, 1965 until his retirement on May 1, 2001. Dennie Foor passed away May 18, 2012. He was employed at Newcrete from June 2, 1969 until his retirement on June 6, 2002. Gary Norris passed away July 15, 2012. He was employed at Newcrete from July 13, 1971 until his retirement on January 30, 2003. Allen Petrunak passed away July 24, 2012. He was employed in Contract division from April 22, 2009 until his retirement on December 15, 2010. Service Anniversaries ... continued Jeffrey Norris Gary Putt Barry Shatzer Dennis Shoemaker James Shippy Paul Sisk H. Scott Sleighter Dwight Smith Union Furnace Construction Construction Roaring Spring Ashcom Construction Ashcom Roaring Spring Andy Snair Garry Swope Charles Verbonitz, Jr. Kim Walls Construction Ashcom Construction Construction 30 YEARS Gordon Cameron Mark Diehl Construction Construction William Doyle Benjamin Gibson Blane Horton Dennis Hummel Douglas Miller Harry Mullins Carol Norris Dry Run Construction Corporate Office Construction Roaring Spring Union Furnace Corporate Office Continued on page 18 17 August - September 2012 THE ENTERPRISER [email protected] Service Anniversaries ... continued John Schraff Robert Weist Daryl Whetstone Construction Construction Roaring Spring 35 YEARS Gary Ayers Donald Foor Lester Helsel Wade Horner Bradley Imler Steven Lane Gregory Manges Samuel Mayhue Douglas Meyers Jeffrey Ott Robert Russell Warren Shatzer Birch Snider Construction Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Newcrete Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Tyrone Forge Construction Tyrone Forge Somerset Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Construction Ashcom Donald Vanorsdale, Jr. Construction 40 YEARS Mickey Blake Larry Clark Gregory Cornell Waldron Fisher Ralph Flood Kevan Gochnour Paul Huss David Imes Wayne Johnson Charles Miller Dennis Mountain Roger Mountain Kenneth Oakes Clyde Parsons Franklin Reed Construction Construction Somerset Bakersville Orbisonia Roaring Spring Union Furnace Construction Orbisonia Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Construction Construction Randy Schmerbeck Patrick Seiler Wayne Shatzer Wayne Strayer Clair Teeter Roaring Spring Construction Construction Central City Construction 45 YEARS Dale Brumbaugh Donald Brumbaugh Gary Hillegass John Kichman Richard Longenecker Thomas Mock Oran Robeson Richard Snyder Roaring Spring Construction Construction Construction Roaring Spring Roaring Spring Newcrete Construction Construction 55 YEARS Paul Detwiler, Jr. Corporate Office Down Memory Lane From the NES&L Co., Inc. November-December 1959 / January 1960 Enterpriser archives: The problem of hauling prestressed concrete beams is vividly portrayed in the [left] photo as a company tractor-trailer, driven by Thomas Zimmerman, is eased around a corner --with no space to spare --in Clearfield. The 75-foot long beam is one of 50 delivered to a job on Route 17038 across the Susquehanna River near Clearfield. Erection is swift as trailers deliver beams across spans already in place. The ten beams making up a span are removed from the trailers and temporarily placed for erection. General contractor of the job is the Marsolino Construction Company. The 50beam delivery was completed in five days. 18